Land rights: Unlocking land for urban development

Policy brief 5 Jul 2018 Cities and Cities that Work

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This brief outlines the crucial role land rights play in urban development, and explores trade-offs that policymakers face in reforming current tenure systems. It identifies key lessons and best-practices from policy reforms across the developing world.

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Land rights: Unlocking land for urban development

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Paul Collier

Edward Glaeser

Tony Venables

Michael Blake

Priya Manwaring

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